Construction Inspector I, II or III: Transportation Operations (Austin District)

Txdot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TxDOT as a Construction Inspector in Austin, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing Texas’ transportation infrastructure. This position offers a balanced mix of outdoor inspections and teamwork, significantly contributing to road safety and efficiency. With a clear path for career advancement, TxDOT provides a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Holistic wellness program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable governmental laws and regulations.
• Basic roadway design knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Monitor safety compliance and traffic control processes.
• Assist in resolving disputes on site and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Public relations

Analytical skills

Construction engineering knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

High School Graduation or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Construction Inspector I, II or III: Transportation Operations (Austin District) (2501393)

Job Description

Construction Inspector I, II or III: Transportation Operations (Austin District) - ( 2501393 )

Position Information

Join Our Team as a Construction Inspector – Help Build the Future of Texas Roads and Bridges!

TxDOT's Austin District Headquarters, locatedin Austin,TX is looking foraConstruction Inspector I, II, or III for its Transportation Operations Department. As a Construction Inspector with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), you will be an essential part of a team dedicated to maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure across the state. This role offers a mix of outdoor fieldwork and team collaboration, providing hands-on experience in inspecting roadway and bridge construction projects. You will be contributing directly to the safety and efficiency of Texas’ transportation system, making a real difference for communities statewide.

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This position is for a Construction Inspector I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs .

Salary Plan/Grade:

• Construction Inspector I:B18: $45,524.00 - $71,055.00/yearly
• Construction Inspector II: B19: $48,244.00 - $76,028.00/yearly
• Construction Inspector III: B20: $51,158.00 - $81,351.00/yearly

Minimum Salary

: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary

: 81,351.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hours, Monday - Friday. Hours of operations will vary based on location. Location Flexibility : Onsite Location Flexibility Details : Operations will vary based on location.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:Total Compensation Package
To viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit:Benefitsat a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

This position inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and complex projects within a district. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

The essential duties for a Construction Inspector I, II, or III include:

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional responsibilities required for a Construction Inspector II include:

• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.

Additional responsibilities required for a Construction Inspector III include:

• Ensures prompt notification and repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and reviewactivities for plan development by others.
• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Construction Inspector I: NOexperience required.

Construction Inspector II:1YEARexperience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.

Construction Inspector III: 2 YEARSexperience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license.This position requires driving a state vehicle.

The required Competencies for a Construction Inspector I, II or III include:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Basic roadway design
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional Competencies required for a Construction Inspector II include:

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations

Additional Competencies required for a Construction Inspector III include:

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Instructing others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 29, 2025, 2:50:50 PM

Unposting Date

: Jul 29, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist I, II, III State Job Code/s : 2127, 2128, 2129

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.